Dr. LEIGH FORBUSH, DO | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Leigh "Jack" Forbush, DO, earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and completed both his Family Medicine residency and a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center. With over 20 years of experience, he provides comprehensive family care that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
At the Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine, Dr. Forbush embraces the Direct Primary Care model, emphasizing a partnership with patients, transparent pricing, and unrestricted access through phone, text, email, video chat, and home visits. He is committed to spending ample time with each patient, avoiding rushed appointments, and empowering patients to make informed health decisions.
Dr. Forbush serves as President of the Maine Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, is a past President of the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance, and acts as Special Operations Director for the Direct Primary Care Alliance. He also volunteers annually in Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation, providing medical care to the Guarani community.
Education
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
Residency: Family Medicine - Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)
- Residency Family Medicine - Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)
- Fellowship Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1790725497 Active
Primary License: Maine (ME) - 1760
Professional Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians - Member
- New England Direct Primary Care Alliance - Member
Community Involvement
President of the Maine Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians; past President of the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance; Special Operations Director for the Direct Primary Care Alliance; annual volunteer medical missions to Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation.
International Experience
Volunteers annually in Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation, providing medical care to the Guarani community.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2013